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  • Posted: Jan 12, 2026
    Deadline: Jan 26, 2026
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  • Museum with natural & cultural history galleries, including a T-Rex & a replica Victorian street.
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    Research Technician: Mollusc Collections

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Augment and maintain mollusc collections.
    • Respond to loan requests and manage loans.
    • Assess needs of the Department of Natural Sciences (DNS) and assist with the development of annual budget.
    • Procure curatorial materials.
    • Assist curatorial staff with field research.
    • Maintain exhibits mounted by DNS.
    • Assist with training and supervision of DNS assistants.
    • Assist DNS and visiting researchers.
    • Assist with DNS and Museum outreach programmes.

    REQUIREMENTS:

    • Minimum of Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology or related natural sciences field.
    • A valid driver’s license (minimum Code B).
    • Knowledge of relevant collection management procedures, and protocols of curation.
    • A good working knowledge of zoological diversity and classification, particularly relating to the molluscs of southern Africa.
    • Experience in zoological collection management, collections database software and working with molluscs would be an advantage.

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    Method of Application

    Applications should be directed to the Human Resources Officer, KwaZulu-Natal Museum. They can be hand delivered to 237 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201; or posted to Private Bag 9070, Pietermaritzburg, 3200. The closing date for receipt of submissions is Monday, 26 January 2026 at 12:00pm. No late applications will be accepted. Please include a signed covering letter stating the position you are applying for, a CV with a list of references and copies of your identity document, driver’s license (where applicable), and all qualifications. Shortlisted candidates will be required to bring certified copies on date of interviews. Failure to attend the interview on the date and time given will automatically disqualify the candidate. Any false information and/or misrepresentation in the application will lead to an automatic disqualification of the applicant or removal from the programme, if discovered at a later stage. The Museum also reserves the right to lay criminal charges for any suspected fraudulent activities related to this process.

    Interested and qualified? Go to KwaZulu-Natal Museum on www.nmsa.org.za to apply

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